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Sustainability &
Environment 3rd Sector Forum
da21
is an independent charity.
We work cooperatively with local people, communities, businesses, educational
bodies, local government and other organisations to encourage sustainable
living in Dorset.
(Charity Number : 1102528, Company Number: 4988176).
We currently have 8 trustees on our board and 4 members of Staff .
Our objectives are:
(1) To promote sustainable development and the prudent use of natural
resources;
(2) To advance education and research about sustainable development and
the protection of the environment
We do this by:
(1) Raising public awareness and understanding about sustainability
(2) Support or initiate projects which demonstrate sustainability
(3) Influence decision makers to take sustainability into account throughout
their decision making
We use the Brundtland definition of sustainable development : "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs"
Find out how to get involved and support our work.
Our latest project is supported by the Big Lottery Fund - titled BASIS. Its aim is to support both community based action on the environment, as well as support those groups who wish to do more in this area. For more information download a short presentation, or contact us.
da21 works with a number of partners including significantly the 3rd
Sector Infrastructure Group for Dorset. Dorset's Third sector
infrastructure Consortium (3SIG) is a partnership between 3rd sector organisations
that provide a range of general and specialist advice and services to
frontline voluntary organisations and community groups in Dorset. This
includes help and advice on developing new organisations, funding, recruiting
Volunteers, training, developing good practice, representation, liaison,
policy response and campaigning.
To find out more about 3SIG please contact
Anita Hansen Consortium Development Worker,
Email:anita.hansen[at]dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk or phone 01202 847608
A brochure outlining the work of the consortium can be downloaded here.
Policies
da21 has a number of policies adopted by our board as a commitment to areas we see as key for delivering and implementing our work. Click on the specific policy to link through.
da21 Equal Opportunities policy
da21 Policy on responsible consumption and purchasing.